Chelsea are looking to return to winning ways under the Friday night lights against Liverpool having failed to maintain their perfect start to the campaign.
Sunday’s draw with Swansea infuriated the Blues, and Gary Cahill in particular, but Diego Costa’s sensational late goal did at least leave the team unbeaten record intact.
Antonio Conte's side ran out 1-0 winners when the sides met in pre-season, but Cesc Fabregas in particular will be hoping for a better outcome this week, having been sent off in the International Champions Cup clash.
38 MINS: Luiz is heavily involved in Chelsea's set pieces as he heads Willian's third corner in as many minutes over the bar.
2 minutes ago
Conte is not happy with this showing from his side. They are being outplayed here but do have a chance as they've just been given a corner kick.
Willian's effort is cleared into the side netting, meaning another corner but Lallana heads the Brazilian's second one clear too.
2 minutes ago
Conte is not happy with this showing from his side. They are being outplayed here but do have a chance as they've just been given a corner kick.
Willian's effort is cleared into the side netting, meaning another corner but Lallana heads the Brazilian's second one clear too.
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3 minutes ago
What a strike from the Liverpool captain! The ball fell to him well outside the box and the midfielder steadied himself before unleashing a superb shot that hurtled its way into the corner of the net.
Chelsea 0-2 Liverpool.
34 MINS: Willian whips the ball into the area and Luiz
is once again on hand to head the ball towards goal - but Mignolet, once
again, catches the ball.
32 MINS: Chelsea have a free kick after Clyne tackles Hazard from behind.
9 minutes ago
30 MINS: Chelsea get a corner, which Willian takes and which is then headed towards the far post by Luiz. Mignolet can't claim the ball but, luckily for him, it's booted clear.
12 minutes ago
Chelsea go on the attack but it ends in Kante firing an effort well over the bar. In truth, Chelsea haven't had a real chance so far as they are struggling to get the ball to Costa.
14 minutes ago
Cue chants of 'Come on Chelsea' from the home fans.
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26 MINS: It seems as though the entire Chelsea crowd get up as Hazard latches onto the ball before outrunning Clyne and sending a shot towards goal. Mignolet, however, claims the ball comfortably.
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23 MINS: Liverpool have another corner, but Henderson's cross is dealt with by Willian. Having said that, Sturridge quickly wins the ball back on the left flank before firing a low shot from a tight angle past the face of goal. Close!
18 minutes ago
22 MINS: Luiz is on the touchline receiving medical treatment for a bloody nose after catching the back of Mane's head as the pair jumped for the ball.
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30 MINS: Chelsea get a corner, which Willian takes and which is then headed towards the far post by Luiz. Mignolet can't claim the ball but, luckily for him, it's booted clear.
12 minutes ago
Chelsea go on the attack but it ends in Kante firing an effort well over the bar. In truth, Chelsea haven't had a real chance so far as they are struggling to get the ball to Costa.
14 minutes ago
Cue chants of 'Come on Chelsea' from the home fans.
14 minutes ago
26 MINS: It seems as though the entire Chelsea crowd get up as Hazard latches onto the ball before outrunning Clyne and sending a shot towards goal. Mignolet, however, claims the ball comfortably.
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23 MINS: Liverpool have another corner, but Henderson's cross is dealt with by Willian. Having said that, Sturridge quickly wins the ball back on the left flank before firing a low shot from a tight angle past the face of goal. Close!
18 minutes ago
22 MINS: Luiz is on the touchline receiving medical treatment for a bloody nose after catching the back of Mane's head as the pair jumped for the ball.
Coutinho, who sat out Liverpool's win over Leicester at the weekend, was the man to send in the cross for Lovren to head home. He proved important in this same fixture last season and has done so again so far.
And Liverpool take the lead after the free kick given for Ivanovic's foul ends in an unmarked Lovren firing in at the far post to hand the visitors a deserved 1-0 lead!
Chelsea 0-1 Liverpool.
GOAL!
24 minutes ago
17 MINS: GOAL! LOVREN!
25 minutes ago
16 MINS: Ivanovic is being given a talking to after clattering into Wijnaldum.
26 minutes ago
Conte and Klopp watch: While the Italian hasn't yet sat down, Klopp hasn't gotten up yet preferring to watch the game from the dugout.
28 minutes ago
13 MINS: Liverpool get a corner kick, which is taken by Henderson but headed clear by Matic. The Reds regain possession before Henderson attempts to lob Courtois with an optimistic shot.
29 minutes ago
Much of these first few minutes have been played in Chelsea's goal area, with Liverpool really piling on the pressure. Chelsea, in contrast, haven't had a clear-cut shot at goal yet although they've defended well enough to keep their opposition at bay.
30 minutes ago
10 MINS: Slightly nervy moment there as Cahill sent the ball to Azpilicueta with three Liverpool players lurking dangerously close. In the end, the visitors won back possession - and Conte wasn't happy about it.
32 minutes ago
8 MINS: The Reds get a free kick after Ivanovic fouls Lallana, much to the Liverpool midfielder's anger. It comes to nothing, though.
34 minutes ago
7 MINS: Azpilicueta's ball into the area again hands Liverpool work to do as Costa attempts to head it towards goal. The Reds, though, do well to stop the striker from making contact with it.
35 minutes ago
5 MINS: Hazard links up with Azpilicueta but the full-back's cross into the area is headed clear by Matip.
Chelsea 0-1 Liverpool.
GOAL!
24 minutes ago
17 MINS: GOAL! LOVREN!
25 minutes ago
16 MINS: Ivanovic is being given a talking to after clattering into Wijnaldum.
26 minutes ago
Conte and Klopp watch: While the Italian hasn't yet sat down, Klopp hasn't gotten up yet preferring to watch the game from the dugout.
28 minutes ago
13 MINS: Liverpool get a corner kick, which is taken by Henderson but headed clear by Matic. The Reds regain possession before Henderson attempts to lob Courtois with an optimistic shot.
29 minutes ago
Much of these first few minutes have been played in Chelsea's goal area, with Liverpool really piling on the pressure. Chelsea, in contrast, haven't had a clear-cut shot at goal yet although they've defended well enough to keep their opposition at bay.
30 minutes ago
10 MINS: Slightly nervy moment there as Cahill sent the ball to Azpilicueta with three Liverpool players lurking dangerously close. In the end, the visitors won back possession - and Conte wasn't happy about it.
32 minutes ago
8 MINS: The Reds get a free kick after Ivanovic fouls Lallana, much to the Liverpool midfielder's anger. It comes to nothing, though.
34 minutes ago
7 MINS: Azpilicueta's ball into the area again hands Liverpool work to do as Costa attempts to head it towards goal. The Reds, though, do well to stop the striker from making contact with it.
35 minutes ago
5 MINS: Hazard links up with Azpilicueta but the full-back's cross into the area is headed clear by Matip.
4 MINS: Liverpool back on the attack, but this latest move forward comes to nothing. Still, the visitors are looking good...
38 minutes ago
Meanwhile, on the touchline Conte is - as expected - standing up and barking orders at his players.
39 minutes ago
The Chelsea fans have certainly found their voice - they are currently singing about Steven Gerrard....
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2 MINS: And just a minute later, Mane's pass to Sturridge results in the striker sending an effort towards goal, which Courtois dives to save.
40 minutes ago
1 MIN: A good start from the visitors as they test Chelsea's defence. A ball manages to make its way towards goal where Courtois is on hand to claim the ball comfortably.
41 minutes ago
The atmosphere here is unbelievable - the Liverpool fans are all on their feet and making some serious noise!
42 minutes ago
We have kick off in a packed Stamford Bridge!
44 minutes ago
We are just moments away from kick off!
an hour ago
Let's look briefly at the last time these two sides met...
Last season, Liverpool beat Chelsea 3-1 here thanks to two goals from Coutinho and a third from Christian Benteke. The reverse fixture then ended 1-1 after Eden Hazard's superb solo goal was cancelled out late on by Benteke. But Chelsea did get the upper hand when these two sides met in the International Champions Cup in the summer - with Gary Cahill's header being enough to seal a win.
38 minutes ago
Meanwhile, on the touchline Conte is - as expected - standing up and barking orders at his players.
39 minutes ago
The Chelsea fans have certainly found their voice - they are currently singing about Steven Gerrard....
39 minutes ago
2 MINS: And just a minute later, Mane's pass to Sturridge results in the striker sending an effort towards goal, which Courtois dives to save.
40 minutes ago
1 MIN: A good start from the visitors as they test Chelsea's defence. A ball manages to make its way towards goal where Courtois is on hand to claim the ball comfortably.
41 minutes ago
The atmosphere here is unbelievable - the Liverpool fans are all on their feet and making some serious noise!
42 minutes ago
We have kick off in a packed Stamford Bridge!
44 minutes ago
We are just moments away from kick off!
an hour ago
Let's look briefly at the last time these two sides met...
Last season, Liverpool beat Chelsea 3-1 here thanks to two goals from Coutinho and a third from Christian Benteke. The reverse fixture then ended 1-1 after Eden Hazard's superb solo goal was cancelled out late on by Benteke. But Chelsea did get the upper hand when these two sides met in the International Champions Cup in the summer - with Gary Cahill's header being enough to seal a win.
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